M.A. in Organizational Leadership – Human Resource Management
Claim Your Seat at the Decision Maker’s Table
Gain an edge in this competitive field by completing our rigorous Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MAOL) – Human Resource Management program. We’ll introduce you to evidence-based strategies that ensure high performance from your organization and staff.
DEMONSTRATE YOUR EXECUTIVE VALUE
Learn to communicate HR vision, practices and policies in a way that positions you as a valuable strategic business partner with organizational leaders.
MASTER THE ART OF NEGOTIATION
Examine the National Labor Relations Act and keys for negotiating wages and other employment conditions to improve organizational effectiveness.
DELIVER PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONAL CHALLENGES
Explore how to develop and implement initiatives that align with your organization’s vision and mission to keep it moving forward.
Taught from a Christian perspective, this human resources master’s degree will advance your career through expertise in training and development, with a focus on how to bring out the best in employees.
After completing your master’s in human resources management, you will be able to:
- Create a plan to train and enrich your employees from orientation to executive development.
- Apply organizational leadership elements in ethics, motivation, creativity, vision, strategic planning, teamwork, group development, technology and organizational development.
- Integrate a global outlook that improves cultural competence and values the commonalities and uniqueness among employees.
- Foster relationships with stakeholders that are based on teamwork, trust and direct communication.
Career Opportunities
- Corporate or Small Business HR Administration
- Employee Training & Development
- C-level Leadership
- HR Mediation & Consulting
When applying to master’s or MBA programs in the School of Business & Leadership, the admissions committee will review your application materials for an admissions decision. Criteria reviewed by the admissions committee include:
- Academic achievement
- Vision clarity and alignment with program outcomes
- Writing quality
- Leadership experience
2020-2021 Semester Check-In Deadlines:
All new students are expected to check-in for the semester 2 weeks prior to the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.
| Session | Semester Check-In | Session Start Date |
| Session A | Friday, August 14 | Monday, August 24 |
| Session M | Friday, September 11 | Monday, September 21 |
| Session B | Friday, October 16 | Monday, October 26 |
| Session C | Tuesday, January 5 | Monday, January 11 |
| Session T | Friday, January 29 | Monday, February 8 |
| Session D | Friday, March 5 | Monday, March 15 |
| Session E | Friday, April 30 | Monday, May 10 |
| Session F | Friday, June 11 | Monday, June 21 |
Prerequisites:
Master’s applicants must:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or an equivalent degree from a foreign institution, as evaluated by a credential evaluating agency.
- Submit all application materials such that they are received by the deadline for the semester to which they are applying. Once the application requirements have been fulfilled, an admissions interview may be requested. Interviews are by invitation only.
Application Process:
1. Complete Your Online Application
Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office for assistance.
2. Pay Your $50 Application Fee
Pay the $50 nonrefundable application fee by check or money order mailed to Regent University, Enrollment Support Services, 1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464.
3. Submit your Unofficial College Transcripts*
Unofficial transcripts from a U.S.-based school, indicating successful completion of a bachelor’s degree program, can be used for an admissions decision. Submit your unofficial transcript to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: SBL Master’s Application Pieces.
Non-U.S. transcripts must be evaluated by an NACES-approved company. See the International Admissions Checklist for details.
*Upon conditional acceptance to the program by review of unofficial transcripts, Regent University’s Admissions Office will attempt to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution, which indicate successful completion of a bachelor’s degree program. We will notify you if your previous institution will not release transcripts directly to us.
4. Complete an Admissions Questionnaire Regarding Your Professional Goals and Interests
5. Government-Issued ID
To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please email a scanned copy or photograph of it to apply@regent.edu with the subject line: Government ID.
6. International Applicants
Visit the International Students Admissions page for additional admission requirements and to determine if you qualify as an international student.
Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.
2019-20 Tuition Rates
| Degree Level / Program | Cost Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
M.A. in Organizational Leadership | $675 per credit (In-state & Out-of-state) |
Student Fees Per Semester
| Application Fee | $50 (nonrefundable) |
| Enrollment Deposit | $100 |
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $550 |
| RU Library Course Fee | $50 (one-time fee) |
2020-21 Tuition Rates
| Degree Level / Program | Cost Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
M.A. in Organizational Leadership | $675 per credit (In-state & Out-of-state) |
Student Fees Per Semester
| Application Fee | $50 (nonrefundable) |
| Enrollment Deposit | $100 |
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $600 |
| RU Library Course Fee | $50 (one-time fee) |
*Rates are subject to change at any time. The per-credit-hour tuition rate is for SBL master’s level courses only. Concentration courses taken from the other schools at Regent University are charged at that school’s tuition rate.